Gladwell Lodge is a brand-new development of 33 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments in the popular town of Didcot. Ideally placed for the popular Orchard Centre and local amenities, these brand new retirement homes are the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside and the nearby Cotswolds.
Many apartments benefit from a patio or generous balcony providing the perfect outside living space and several have views overlooking the gardens and Broadway allotments.
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Our developments have been carefully designed to make life easier, leaving you free to enjoy your retirement.
- All apartments are completely self-contained with their own front door, providing you with privacy and peace and quiet when you want it.
- There is a choice of one-and two-bedroom apartments, and they may all vary slightly when it comes to dimensions and position of rooms.
- Kitchens are tiled with colour-coordinated worktops and come with integrated appliances.
All apartments are inspected by our Customer Services department to ensure they meet the high standard of finish and quality expected by our customers. Churchill Living is the only major housebuilder to offer a 3-year warranty period as standard. Churchill is also a member of the National House-Building Council and every Churchill apartment is also covered by a 10 year build warranty.
- 24 hour Careline support system
- Communal Lounge with Coffee Bar and WIFI
- Energy efficient and economical heating
- Free parking
- Guest Suite for friends and family
- Landscaped gardens
- Lodge Manager
- Low maintenance lifestyle
- Secure camera entry system
Local area
The railway town of Didcot
Situated on Broadway in the small Oxfordshire town of Didcot, this development site is well-located for the shops and amenities in this popular railway town.
- Didcot is famous for its railway heritage. The Great Western Railway engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, reached Didcot in 1839 and in 1844 the Brunel-designed Didcot station was opened.
- The Orchard Centre shopping centre is home to a wide selection of High Street stores, cafes and restaurants and hosts the Thames Valley Farmers’ Market on the second Saturday of the month.
- In the heart of Didot is Cornerstone, a purpose-built, arts, culture and entertainment venue with a regular programme of live performance, activities, exhibitions and exhibitions.
- Didcot Leisure Centre offers a diverse fitness class programme including aerobics and yoga alongside squash, badminton and football. The nearby Didcot Wave Leisure Centre boasts a 25m pool with beach area and modern gym.
- There are a number of beautiful parks and open spaces in Didcot providing the perfect spot for a leisurely walk, an outdoor activity or simply to sit and relax, including The Diamond Jubilee Garden and Ladygrove Lakes
- Didcot Railway Centre is a living history museum of the Great Western Railway and is home to a unique collection of steam locomotives, carriages, wagons, buildings and artefacts set around the original 1932 Engine Shed.
- To the north east, Milton Manor House is an elegant 18th century house set in beautiful gardens and woodlands, open throughout August and the perfect spot for a walks and summer picnics.
Less maintenance, no unexpected bills and complete transparency
What you may not be aware of:
- WE’VE ABOLISHED EXIT FEES – meaning NO hidden costs!
- Energy efficient heating system which not only reduces costs but also reduces your environmental impact
- Reduced heating costs with our well insulated apartments
- All apartments are fitted with modern energy efficient appliances which have low running costs
- No hidden costs or unexpected bills with our easy to budget service charge
- With our developments being so close to local amenities, this helps to reduce the need to use a car and the associated costs
- Downsizing can help to lower your Council Tax bills
- We always aim to keep the cost as low as possible.
- Owners are consulted twice yearly about the service charge
Who is responsible for the management of the Lodge?
All developments are managed by Churchill Estates Management Limited, our own property management company, ensuring your confidence in the expertise of our team operating under the Churchill Group.
How a new Churchill apartment could help reduce your costs:
Now is the time to take stock and think about how much time and money you have spent over the past year on house maintenance. If the answer is far too much, then a lifestyle with fewer maintenance worries and a service charge that’s easy to budget for could be the answer to saving money and enjoying more of your time on the things you love.
There are many misconceptions about service charges and many of our Owners are pleasantly surprised that the service charges for their apartment frequently work out less than what they were paying in comparable costs on their previous property.
Our Service Charge typically covers the cost of providing a Lodge Manager, security systems and call monitoring, external maintenance of the building and grounds, building insurance, heating, lighting and provision of all of the furnishings for the Owners’ Lounge and communal areas – all essential ingredients of the independent lifestyle our developments provide.
We always aim to keep the service charge cost as low as possible, and we provide a full budget breakdown for all our Owners to consider, consulting with them on this every 6 months.
